Infrastructure
They came for its riches, but big business is souring on South Africa
The corporate exodus is accelerating, propelled by a toxic cocktail of corruption, lawlessness and poor infrastructure.
5 min read6 Feb 2026Sebi moves to ease post-concession, cash-management rules for InvITs, REITs
Sebi has proposed allowing InvITs to hold SPVs beyond concession periods, expand investments in liquid mutual funds, and align rules for private and listed InvITs on greenfield projects.
2 min read5 Feb 2026Update India's reform agenda: Freeing up urban land should be treated as an economic imperative
Land supply constraints impose significant costs on the economy. They get in the way of productivity, inclusion and economic growth. Studies have indicated what must be done by way of policy reforms but the challenge is to push them through.
4 min read4 Feb 2026What experts say on Budget: Steady state, long view
Budget 2026 emphasizes sustainable growth through investments in infrastructure and digital technology, aiming to foster economic resilience
14 min read2 Feb 2026Budget 2026 date & time: When and where to watch FM Nirmala Sitharaman's 9th budget speech? What to expect?
When will Budget 2026 be announced?: The Budget 2026 presentation by FM Nirmala Sitharaman on 1 February will be live-streamed on LiveMint's website, YouTube channel and other platforms. Read on to know streaming details and expectations…
5 min read1 Feb 2026Tech firms seek push for AI, innovation, digital infrastructure in Budget
Tech firms seek push for AI, innovation, digital infrastructure in Budget
3 min read31 Jan 2026Budget 2026: Govt likely to ramp up infra spending—5 stocks that could benefit most
As anticipation grows for the 2026 Union Budget, Vinit Bolinjkar, Head of Research at Ventura, predicts a significant boost in infrastructure spending, with five key stocks poised to benefit. Discover which companies are set to thrive in this new economic landscape.
5 min read1 Feb 2026Indian REITs outperform Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong with 8.9% five-year returns: Anarock
Indian REITs have delivered 8.9% annualised returns over the past five years, outperforming Asian peers. With a GAV of ₹2.3 lakh crore, strong occupancies, rising distributions and only one-third of REIT-ready assets monetised, the sector offers significant growth headroom, says Anarock.
2 min read30 Jan 2026Zoho's Sridhar Vembu calls Big Tech ‘East India Company' as France replaces Zoom, Teams with domestic alternative
Sridhar Vembu likens Big Tech to the East India Company, emphasizing the need for technology sovereignty as nations like France develop local alternatives to US platforms.
1 min read27 Jan 2026BIS tightens norms for insulation material and liquid food packaging
The revised standards will take effect after a six-month transition period, impacting manufacturers in the construction and food sectors.
3 min read27 Jan 2026